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Dedicated to Construction Leadership, Brand Growth, and Staying on Offense. Chad Jones and Cody Phillips discuss these topics as well as the emerging role of The NEXT Leadership Academy, an intimate year-long industry focused program, created for YOU, the

Chad Jones & Cody Phillips


    • May 26, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 300 EPISODES


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    The Goods: The Lantern in the Tunnel

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 3:25


    The Goods is a new series that delivers wisdom for personal and professional growth. In today's episode, Michael shares a story of coal miners who were trapped in complete darkness. This episode highlights the importance of leadership, because like a lantern, it shines brightest when it's passed on.Enjoy Episode 20 of The Goods. #BeNEXT

    The Search for Fulfillment: Jim Rohn

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 0:55


    The Search for Fulfillment is a new short series released each Friday where we uncover lessons of the greatest minds to help you live with purpose, passion, and peace. In today's episode, Brian asks, "What is one way you can focus on personal growth today to become the kind of person who naturally attracts success and fulfillment?" Enjoy Episode 18 of The Search for Fulfillment. #BeNEXT

    The Goods: The Nail in the Fence

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 2:54


    The Goods is a new series that delivers wisdom for personal and professional growth. In today's episode, Michael shares a simple tale… about a boy, a fence, and the power of what we leave behind. This episode highlights the importance of your next step because it shapes the path for someone else.Enjoy Episode 19 of The Goods. #BeNEXT

    The Search for Fulfillment: Nelson Mandela

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 0:55


    The Search for Fulfillment is a new short series released each Friday where we uncover lessons of the greatest minds to help you live with purpose, passion, and peace. In today's episode, Brian asks, "What is one area of your life where you can focus on progress instead of perfection... And how might that shift bring you greater fulfillment?" Enjoy Episode 17 of The Search for Fulfillment. #BeNEXT

    Hot Wire: Estimating with Accuracy & Integrity

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 8:52


    Hot Wire is a new series that dives deep into complex leadership challenges on construction sites and offers tangible solutions to explore as you face these obstacles head on. In today's episode, Mark takes a look at an issue that can make or break a construction company—the accuracy and ethics of estimating and bidding.Enjoy Episode 6 of Hot Wire. #BeNEXT

    Insights: The Importance of Construction Budgeting

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 4:14


    In our new series Insights, go inside Class 9 of NEXT PM. In this short segment, Rachel highlights construction budgeting and explains how the most successful projects build their budgets in phases—each one tied to a growing level of project clarity. Enjoy the Insights and #BeNEXT.To learn more about NEXT PM, please visit our website at ⁠www.nextleadershipacademy.org/pm

    The Goods: Learn the Lesson, Leave the Event

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 4:54


    The Goods is a new series that delivers wisdom for personal and professional growth. In today's episode, Michael shares the story of Cleveland Guardians Manager, Stephen Vogt and his wise words for leaders. This episode highlights clarity, courage, and the discipline to move forward... that's what separates the good from the great.Enjoy Episode 18 of The Goods. #BeNEXT #Starbucks #MLB #PeteCarroll

    The Search for Fulfillment: Pablo Picasso

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 0:56


    The Search for Fulfillment is a new short series released each Friday where we uncover lessons of the greatest minds to help you live with purpose, passion, and peace. In today's episode, Brian asks, "How can you take action today, even if you don't feel motivated, to move closer to the life you truly want?" Enjoy Episode 16 of The Search for Fulfillment. #BeNEXT

    The Goods: How Deep are Your Pillars?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 4:29


    The Goods is a new series that delivers wisdom for personal and professional growth. In today's episode, James shares the story of his time on the Limehouse Basin. This story illustrates the importance of building a strong foundation to withstand all of life's storms. Enjoy Episode 17 of The Goods. #BeNEXT

    The Search for Fulfillment: Hellen Keller

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 0:55


    The Search for Fulfillment is a new short series released each Friday where we uncover lessons of the greatest minds to help you live with purpose, passion, and peace. In today's episode, Brian asks, "What is one step outside your comfort zone that you can take today, and how might it lead to new opportunities for growth and fulfillment?" Enjoy Episode 15 of The Search for Fulfillment. #BeNEXT

    The Goods: The Girl in the Yellow Dress

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 4:50


    The Goods is a new series that delivers wisdom for personal and professional growth. In today's episode, James shares the story of "The Girl in the Yellow Dress." This story illustrates the importance of #trust in not only relationships but life. You must trust others and be someone that others can trust in 2025 to get where you ultimately want to go! Enjoy Episode 16 of The Goods. #BeNEXT

    The Search for Fulfillment: John C. Maxwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 0:55


    The Search for Fulfillment is a new short series released each Friday where we uncover lessons of the greatest minds to help you live with purpose, passion, and peace. In today's episode, Brian asks, "How can you embrace growth in your life right now... and what is one change you can turn into an opportunity for personal development?" Enjoy Episode 14 of The Search for Fulfillment. #BeNEXT

    The Goods: Are You a Parked Car?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 3:37


    The Goods is a new series that delivers wisdom for personal and professional growth. In today's episode, James looks at the importance of taking a leap of faith...of getting started before all the steps are perfectly aligned for you. If you continue to wait until the stars align, chances are you will be waiting forever. Enjoy Episode 15 of The Goods. #BeNEXT

    Insights: 3 Techniques for World-Class Communication

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 4:44


    In our new series Insights, go inside Class 8 of NEXT PM. In this short segment, Rachel highlights three techniques for simplifying your communication on the job site. Enjoy the Insights and #BeNEXT.To learn more about NEXT PM, please visit our website at ⁠www.nextleadershipacademy.org/pm

    The Search for Fulfillment: Henry David Thoreau

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 0:56


    The Search for Fulfillment is a new short series released each Friday where we uncover lessons of the greatest minds to help you live with purpose, passion, and peace. In today's episode, Brian asks, "Are you spending your time on what truly matters to you... or are you just staying busy? What can you change today to create more meaning in your daily life?" Enjoy Episode 13 of The Search for Fulfillment. #BeNEXT

    Hot Wire: Managing Multigenerational Teams

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 7:13


    Hot Wire is a new series that dives deep into complex leadership challenges on construction sites and offers tangible solutions to explore as you face these obstacles head on. In today's episode, Alex dives into a challenge that's becoming more prominent on job sites everywhere: managing multigenerational teams. How do you, as a leader, create a cohesive, high-performing team that thrives despite generational divides?Enjoy Episode 5 of Hot Wire. #BeNEXT

    Insights: Barriers to Effective Communication

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 6:02


    In our new series Insights, go inside Class 7 of NEXT PM. In this short segment, Taylor highlights the key barriers that prevent effective listening and how they impact leadership in construction. Enjoy the Insights and #BeNEXT.To learn more about NEXT PM, please visit our website at ⁠www.nextleadershipacademy.org/pm

    The Goods: The 151,600 Attitude

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 3:55


    The Goods is a new series that delivers wisdom for personal and professional growth. In today's episode, James looks at the importance of gratitude in your life with a staggering statistical tale that illustrates just how fortunate you are! Enjoy Episode 14 of The Goods. #BeNEXT

    The Search for Fulfillment: Friedrich Nietzsche

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 0:55


    The Search for Fulfillment is a new short series released each Friday where we uncover lessons of the greatest minds to help you live with purpose, passion, and peace. In today's episode, Brian asks, "What is your deeper “WHY” in life... and how can aligning your daily actions with it bring you greater fulfillment?" Enjoy Episode 12 of The Search for Fulfillment. #BeNEXT

    The Goods: Bend But Don't Break

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 3:40


    The Goods is a new series that delivers wisdom for personal and professional growth. In today's episode, James looks at the palm tree and how its resilience represents a wonderful metaphor for your own life. Enjoy Episode 13 of The Goods. #BeNEXT

    The Search for Fulfillment: Thomas Edison

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 0:55


    The Search for Fulfillment is a new short series released each Friday where we uncover lessons of the greatest minds to help you live with purpose, passion, and peace. In today's episode, Brian asks, "How can you reframe a recent failure as a learning opportunity... and what valuable lesson can you take from it?" Enjoy Episode 11 of The Search for Fulfillment. #BeNEXT

    The Goods: Lincoln's Path to Greatness

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 5:14


    The Goods is a new series that delivers wisdom for personal and professional growth. In today's episode, James discusses Abraham Lincoln's long road of perseverance to become the President of the United States. This story is unbelievable. What can you learn from it on your own path to greatness?Enjoy Episode 12 of The Goods. #BeNEXT

    The Search for Fulfillment: Leonardo da Vinci

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 0:55


    The Search for Fulfillment is a new short series released each Friday where we uncover lessons of the greatest minds to help you live with purpose, passion, and peace. In today's episode, Brian asks, "What is one step you can take today to actively shape the life you want, rather than waiting for the perfect moment?" Enjoy Episode 10 of The Search for Fulfillment. #BeNEXT

    Disrupt, Innovate, Dominate: Leading the Future of Construction with Bill Hughes | Milwaukee Tool

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 66:25


    Disrupt, Innovate, Dominate: Leading the Future of Construction with Bill Hughes | Milwaukee ToolIn today's episode, we're honored to welcome Bill Hughes, President of End User Solutions at Milwaukee Tool, for an insightful discussion on the ever-evolving construction industry. Chad and Cody tackle some of the most pressing questions on the minds of our listeners, exploring the challenges and opportunities in today's unpredictable construction marketplace.

    The Goods: What's Your Rope?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 3:21


    The Goods is a new series that delivers wisdom for personal and professional growth. In today's episode, James looks back at his youth taking in the circus with his family. This episode will help you recognize the "ropes" in your life and encourage you challenge your beliefs. Because on the other side of it... that's where your greatness lives. Enjoy Episode 11 of The Goods. #BeNEXT

    Insights: The Importance of Work Sequencing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 5:22


    In our new series Insights, go inside Class 6 of NEXT PM. In this short segment, Taylor will highlight the importance of work sequencing - the critical role of dependency mapping as well as potential bottlenecks to be aware of. Enjoy the Insights and #BeNEXT.To learn more about NEXT PM, please visit our website at ⁠www.nextleadershipacademy.org/pm

    The Search for Fulfillment: Epictetus

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 0:55


    The Search for Fulfillment is a new short series released each Friday where we uncover lessons of the greatest minds to help you live with purpose, passion, and peace. In today's episode, Brian asks, "What is one thing in your life you can begin to appreciate more fully... and how might this shift in perspective bring you greater fulfillment?" Enjoy Episode 9 of The Search for Fulfillment. #BeNEXT

    The Goods: So You Say You Want to Be Happy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 3:53


    The Goods is a new series that delivers wisdom for personal and professional growth. In today's episode, James discusses true happiness and taking pride in performance with a powerful story from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Enjoy Episode 10 of The Goods. #BeNEXT

    The Search for Fulfillment: Confucius

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 0:55


    The Search for Fulfillment is a new short series released each Friday where we uncover lessons of the greatest minds to help you live with purpose, passion, and peace. In today's episode, Brian asks, "In what area of your life can you start aligning your actions more closely with your core values, and how might that bring you greater fulfillment?" Enjoy Episode 8 of The Search for Fulfillment. #BeNEXT

    Hot Wire: Crisis Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 4:51


    Hot Wire is a new series that dives deep into complex leadership challenges on construction sites and offers tangible solutions to explore as you face these obstacles head on. In today's episode, Alex dives into a high-pressure scenario every construction leader dreads: managing an unexpected crisis that threatens both safety and progress. This episode will explore how leadership can turn chaos into clarity, using real-world insights from the field.Enjoy Episode 4 of Hot Wire. #BeNEXT

    The Goods: Trust the Tide

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 3:10


    The Goods is a new series that delivers wisdom for personal and professional growth. In today's episode, James discusses the Tide of our Lives. Learn to lean in, let go of resistance, and know that the current of your life is always guiding you toward where you're meant to be. Enjoy Episode 9 of The Goods. #BeNEXT

    Insights: Critical Path Analysis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 3:56


    In our new series Insights, go inside Class 5 of NEXT PM. In this short segment, Taylor will highlight Critical Path Analysis - a powerful concept in construction and project scheduling. Enjoy the Insights and #BeNEXT. To learn more about NEXT PM, please visit our website at ⁠www.nextleadershipacademy.org/pm

    The Search for Fulfillment: Maya Angelou

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 0:55


    The Search for Fulfillment is a new short series released each Friday where we uncover lessons of the greatest minds to help you live with purpose, passion, and peace. In today's episode, Brian asks, "What challenge in your life can you embrace as an opportunity for growth, and how might it lead to greater fulfillment?" Enjoy Episode 7 of The Search for Fulfillment. #BeNEXT

    The Goods: Commitment > Feelings

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 4:18


    The Goods is a new series that delivers wisdom for personal and professional growth. In today's episode, James tells the story of Jack Weemer, a father who faced enormous health challenges to save his gravely ill daughter. True growth comes when we honor our commitments. Our momentary feelings often lie to us. Enjoy Episode 8 of The Goods. #BeNEXT

    The Search for Fulfillment: Steve Jobs

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 0:55


    The Search for Fulfillment is a new short series released each Friday where we uncover lessons of the greatest minds to help you live with purpose, passion, and peace. In today's episode, Brian asks, "What is one way you can start living more authentically today, and how might that bring you closer to true fulfillment?" Enjoy Episode 6 of The Search for Fulfillment. #BeNEXT

    The Goods: Dump Your Baggage

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 4:45


    The Goods is a new series that delivers wisdom for personal and professional growth. In today's episode, James looks closely at the "Baggage" that many of us carry around throughout our daily lives. We are stuck with burdens from our past. You must commit to letting go in 2025 to grow into the person you're destined to be. Enjoy Episode 7 of The Goods. #BeNEXT

    The Search for Fulfillment: Winston Churchill

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 0:55


    The Search for Fulfillment is a new short series released each Friday where we uncover lessons of the greatest minds to help you live with purpose, passion, and peace. In today's episode, Brian asks, "How can you incorporate more generosity into your daily life to create a deeper sense of fulfillment?" Enjoy Episode 5 of The Search for Fulfillment. #BeNEXT

    Insights: The OODA Loop

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 3:14


    In our new series Insights, go inside Class 4 of NEXT PM. In this short segment, Natasha will highlight the OODA Loop - a powerful framework in construction and project management. Enjoy the Insights and #BeNEXT. To learn more about NEXT PM, please visit our website at www.nextleadershipacademy.org/pm

    The Goods: Illusion of Choice

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 4:00


    The Goods is a new series that delivers wisdom for personal and professional growth. In today's episode, James looks at the Illusion of Choice. For those of you chasing personal and professional greatness, you have far less freedom than you may realize. Enjoy Episode 6 of The Goods. #BeNEXT

    The Search for Fulfillment: Ralph Waldo Emerson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 0:55


    The Search for Fulfillment is a new short series released each Friday where we uncover lessons of the greatest minds to help you live with purpose, passion, and peace. In today's episode, Brian asks, "How can you shift your mindset to find more joy and fulfillment in the journey, rather than just the destination?" Enjoy Episode 4 of The Search for Fulfillment. #BeNEXT

    Hot Wire: The Cost of Silence

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 5:31


    Hot Wire is a new series that dives deep into complex leadership challenges on construction sites and offers tangible solutions to explore as you face these obstacles head on. In today's episode, Alex tackles an issue that's too often ignored: mental health and its impact on leadership and productivity in construction. Together, we can break the silence and create an industry where mental health is no longer a hidden crisis, but a shared priority.Enjoy Episode 3 of Hot Wire. #BeNEXT

    The Goods: The Golden Buddha

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 3:50


    The Goods is a new series that delivers wisdom for personal and professional growth. In today's episode, James shares the story of "The Golden Buddha." Often our true potential hides beneath layers of doubt, fear, or the expectations of the world. Hopefully today's episode will encourage you to grab a hammer and begin to chip away at that exterior to unlock all that lies beneath! Enjoy Episode 5 of The Goods. #BeNEXT

    The Search for Fulfillment: Bruce Lee

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 0:55


    The Search for Fulfillment is a new short series released each Friday where we uncover lessons of the greatest minds to help you live with purpose, passion, and peace. In today's episode, Brian asks, "What is one small, intentional step you can take today to move closer to the life you truly want?" Enjoy Episode 3 of The Search for Fulfillment. #BeNEXT

    Insights: Strategic Alignment with Company Goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 4:39


    In our new series Insights, go inside Class 3 of NEXT PM. In this short segment, Natasha will highlight the impact of strategic alignment on your companies performance. Enjoy the Insights and #BeNEXT. To learn more about NEXT PM, please visit our website at ⁠www.nextleadershipacademy.org/pm

    The Goods: Limiting Beliefs

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 2:45


    The Goods is a new series that delivers wisdom for personal and professional growth. In today's episode, James shares the cautionary tale of "Mohini the Tiger." Do you have limiting beliefs that are holding you back from becoming all that you were born to be? If so, let's change that! Enjoy Episode 4 of The Goods. #BeNEXT

    The Search for Fulfillment: Viktor Frankl

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 0:55


    The Search for Fulfillment is a new short series released each Friday where we uncover lessons of the greatest minds to help you live with purpose, passion, and peace. In today's episode, Brian asks, "What is one area of your life where you can shift your focus from external achievements to internal growth, and how might that change your sense of fulfillment?" Enjoy Episode 2 of The Search for Fulfillment. #BeNEXT

    Hot Wire: Labor Shortages in Electrical Construction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 8:16


    Hot Wire is a new series that dives deep into complex leadership challenges on construction sites and offers tangible solutions to explore as you face these obstacles head on. In today's episode, Alex is focusing on a critical issue facing electrical contractors: labor shortages! We unpack the labor crisis in electrical contracting and explore how leaders can adapt to this growing challenge.Enjoy Episode 2 of Hot Wire. #BeNEXT

    The Goods: Linda Ellis & The Dash

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 3:35


    The Goods is a new series that delivers wisdom for personal and professional growth. In today's episode, James looks at a beautiful poem by Linda Ellis titled "The Dash." This episode will help you find perspective in our crazy world and remind you to put the emphasis on today. It's all we have! Enjoy Episode 3 of The Goods. #BeNEXT

    The Search for Fulfillment: Aristotle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 0:55


    The Search for Fulfillment is a new short series released each Friday where we uncover lessons of the greatest minds to help you live with purpose, passion, and peace. In today's episode, Brian asks, "How can you craft a life of meaning, joy, and lasting impact?" Enjoy Episode 1 of The Search for Fulfillment. #BeNEXT

    The Goods: 5 Rules for 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 6:07


    The Goods is a new series that delivers wisdom for personal and professional growth. In today's episode, James looks at the 5 Rules for 2025 from the great Robin Sharma, one of the top leadership experts in the world! This episode will help you build a life of productivity, success, health, wisdom, honor and love. This is the perfect way to set your intention for an oustanding 2025. Enjoy this Episode 2 of The Goods. #BeNEXT

    Insights: The Impact of Stakeholder Management

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2025 2:52


    In our new series Insights, go inside Class 2 of NEXT PM. In this short segment, Natasha highlights the impact of stakeholder management on project performance. Enjoy the Insights and #BeNEXT To learn more about NEXT PM, please visit our website at www.nextleadershipacademy.org/pm

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